Mitie, the UK’s leading facilities transformation company, is recruiting up to 700 new roles at HMP Millsike in Full Sutton ahead of its opening in 2025 – the first prison in the UK to run solely on electricity, using solar panels and heat pump technology.

HMP Millsike, being built near HMP Full Sutton in East Yorkshire, will be operated by Mitie’s Care & Custody business on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

There are currently over 350 vacancies open for application at the Category C prison, with more to follow.

Further vacancies will open in the coming months, in a wide range of roles across all levels of experience, Mitie said.

Lisette Saunders, mobilisation director, Mitie care & custody, said: “This is an excellent opportunity for local jobseekers who want to make a positive impact on peoples’ lives, with up to 700 jobs available, all offering a competitive salary. We’re looking for applicants from all walks of life who are motivated, caring, and want to be part of a collaborative team that makes a difference. HMP Millsike will foster an atmosphere of care and respect, providing life skills for prisoners that will be crucial upon their release. Whether you’re an experienced prison professional, have skills working in secure establishments, or are completely new to the field, we have a range of rewarding and fulfilling career opportunities waiting for you.”